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Best Florida Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 7,539 students located throughout Florida.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 7,539
  • Average Tuition: $72,539
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students Boarding: 32%
  • % International Students: 19%
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Average SAT Score: 1,169
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%
Saint Andrew's School
North Broward Preparatory School
Windermere Preparatory School
IMG Academy
Admiral Farragut Academy
The King's Academy

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Boarding Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 7,539
  • Average Tuition: $72,539
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students Boarding: 32%
  • % International Students: 19%
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 27%
  • Average SAT Score: 1,169
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 55%

Top Florida Boarding Schools (2026)

Admiral Farragut Academy Photo - Steeped in history, with alumni in the White House, on the moon's surface, professional athletes, and key leadership positions worldwide, Admiral Farragut Academy is an international preparatory school offering elite academics and outstanding global leadership development. AFA's global headquarters and international boarding school is on the waterfront in tropical St. Petersburg, Florida.
Admiral Farragut Academy
Gr: 8-12 | K-12 (day) | 467 students
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Avg. class size: 17 students
Acceptance rate: 68%
Tuition listed
501 Park Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
(727) 384-5504
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Jacksonville, FL
The Bolles School
Gr: 9-12, PG | PK-12, PG (day) | 1,756 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 34%
Tuition listed
7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 256-5030
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IMG Academy Photo - IMG Academy's Academic Center is in the hear of campus and offers classes, resources, and college placement support to each student-athlete.
IMG Academy
Gr: 6-12, PG | 1,351 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
5650 Bollettieri Blvd
Bradenton, FL 34210
(800) 872-6425
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The King's Academy Photo
The King's Academy
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Tuition listed
Christian
8401 Belvedere Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
(561) 686-4244
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North Broward Preparatory School Photo - Within the picturesque grounds of North Broward's campus, students from Florida and around the world are warmly welcomed by talented and caring faculty and staff into a warm and nurturing environment.
North Broward Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | Pre-K-12 (day) | 1,620 students
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Avg. class size: 18 students
Acceptance rate: 50%
Tuition listed
7600 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
(954) 247-0179
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Saint Andrew's School Photo - Our residential life students always have fun at the beach.
Saint Andrew's School
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Acceptance rate: 58%
Tuition listed
Episcopal tradition
3900 Jog Road
Boca Raton, FL 33434
(561) 210-2020
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Lake Wales, FL
The Vanguard School
Gr: 6-12 | 120 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 8 students
Acceptance rate: 85%
Tuition listed
22000 Hwy 27
Lake Wales, FL 33859
(863) 676-6091
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Windermere Preparatory School Photo - Windermere Preparatory School is Orlando's International School with a student body representing more than 60 countries across the world. WPS is an International Baccalaureate World School allowing students to obtain an IBDP certificate or diploma.
Windermere Preparatory School
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day) | 1,600 students
Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Avg. class size: 20 students
Tuition listed
6189 Winter Garden-Vineland Rd
Windermere, FL 34786
(407) 905-7737
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Florida?
There are 8 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Florida.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Florida?
The average Florida boarding school tuition cost is $72,539 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Florida?
Admiral Farragut Academy, founded in 1933, is the oldest boarding school in Florida.
What boarding school in Florida has the lowest acceptance rates?
The Bolles School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (34%) in Florida.
What boarding school in Florida has the highest average SAT scores?
The Bolles School has the highest average SAT scores (1270) in Florida.

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